Fall of Jerusalem

1. In 598 BCE, what powerful ruler conquered Syria and Palestine?

2. Who prophesied the fall of Jerusalem?

3. What book was found while renovating Solomon's Temple?

4. What happened to Solomon’s Temple?

5. Which Hebrews did Nebuchadnezzar want to take with him to Babylon and why?

6. How long had the “city of David” stood until this event?

 

Hellenism

1. Who conquered the Persian Empire and with it Palestine and Jerusalem in 332BCE?

2. How far did Alexander the Great’s conquests go?

3.From which book and hero did Alexander take inspiration?

4. What is the adoption of Greek language and culture called?

5.Judaism is an amalgamation of which three cultures?

6. What three Greek philosopher are the most famous?

7. In order to escape Greek culture, some Jews fled to what Egyptian city famous for its intellectual heritage?